Description
Cheesy Beef and Potato Soup is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. This creamy soup is loaded with tender potatoes, flavorful ground beef, and gooey cheddar cheese, making it a satisfying meal on its own.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large yellow onion, finely diced (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
Soup Base:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, diced (about 4 cups diced potatoes)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper, to taste
Cheese Mixture:
- 1 ½ cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded (plus more for garnish)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Cook ground beef and onions: To a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add ground beef and onions. Cook, breaking the beef apart as it browns, until it is fully cooked and the onion is softened (8-10 minutes). Drain excess grease.
- Add garlic: Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in broth, potatoes, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer: Stir in the broth, potatoes, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Then, reduce heat to medium-low. Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
- Stir in cheese: Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, a little at a time, allowing it to melt fully into the soup, stirring continuously to avoid clumping.
- Pour in heavy cream: Pour in the heavy cream and stir well to combine. Let the soup heat through for another 3-5 minutes.
- Pour in cornstarch slurry: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water. Slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry while continuously stirring the soup. Allow the soup to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes until it thickens.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with parsley and extra cheese before serving.
Notes
- You can customize this soup by adding in your favorite vegetables like carrots or peas.
- For extra richness, you can use a combination of different cheeses in the soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Cheesy Beef and Potato Soup, Potato Soup Recipe, Comfort Food, Ground Beef Soup
